| Detroit -- The 25th Metro Detroit Youth Day on Belle Isle brought thousands of kids to the island Wednesday.
The event gives kids a chance to exercise their minds and bodies. Kathy Leach, who works in the Biology Department at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, told WWJ's Ron Dewey that she was there to encourage students to stay on the right path in life.
"We want to encourage students to stay involved in school, perhaps intrigue someone into a science career," Leach said.
Youth Day co-founder Ed Deeb said they also award students college scholarships. "Over the years now we've given out over 500 scholarships," Deeb said, adding that 45 more were being given out Wednesday.
Counselors and mentors were also part of the fun, showing students positive ways to use their time and energy. |
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